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Our Mission / Kaupapa

The objective of WestREAP (Westland Rural Education Activities Programme Incorporated Society) is to identify gaps in the provision of education for rural communities for all ages, and develop strategies to fill those gaps, either through REAP programmes or in collaboration with others. 

WestREAP has been operating for over 40 years providing educational pathways to local communities across the Westland and Grey districts, from Jackson Bay in the south, to Punakaiki in the north and east to Otira.​ WestREAP promotes community development, integrating education and the provision of information with activities in other sectors including health, social services, community organisations, Poutini Ngāi Tahu hapū and rūnanga and local government. WestREAP has recently supported the establishment of Te Hono o Ngā Waka, a kaupapa Māori social service agency for Te Tai o Poutini. WestREAP can act as an independent initiator and facilitator of community change.

Our Values

Manaakitanga

Nurturing relationships, looking after people and caring about others well-being with integrity

Accessibility

Connecting to those that are hard to reach geographically, socially and economically through learning opportunities

Inclusivity

Creating a space of belonging and aroha for all those in our community

Empowerment

Supporting and enabling people to increase self-confidence by gaining new skills leading to greater autonomy

responsiveness

Adaptable and positive in meeting community needs

"He tōtara wāhi rua, he kai nā te ahi!"

​"If we are not united, we will not achieve. There is strength in unity!"

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Our People

ADMINISTRATION

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Rik Soderlund

Chief Executive

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Margaret Silcock

Payroll

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Stacey Granger

Finance Administrator

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Holly Thorpe

Operations Team Leader 

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Kathryn Wells

Customer Service Officer

Natal Priest

WestREAP Intern

ECE AND SCHOOLS

Lisa Barbour

Team Leader

E.C.E and Schools

Sally Richardson

Early Learning Facilitator

Increadible Years

Melody Makers

Tracey Hutt

Early Learning Facilitator 

Melody Makers and Playgroup

Jo Bares 

Early Learning Facilitator

SPACE 

Incredible Years

Whanau In-Home 

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Kate Lambert

Early Learnnig Facilitator

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Nicole Watling

Haast Playgroup

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Lauren Jarvis

Cobden Playgroup

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Tatiana

Early Learning Facilitator 

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Cindy Grieg

Early Learning Facilitator - Westland

RANGATAHI YOUTH SERVICES

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Abbey Johansson

Youth Services Team Leader

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Terry Beddek

Ngā Toki Ako

Alternative Education Lead Facilitator

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Maree Thomas

Youth Services Facilitator & Administrator - Grey 

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Ngā Toki Ako

Alternative Education Facilitator

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Jackie Davidson

Youth Services Facilitator & Youth Coach- Hokitika 

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Ngā Tipu Totara

ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION

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Holly McHugh

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Cindy Greig

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Kystal Hereaka

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Adult & Community Education Team Leader

Koru Club- Hokitika Supported Learner Programme Lead Facilitator 

Erica McFarlane

Koru Club-Hokitika

facilitator

& amazing volunteer

Koru Mawhera Supported Learner Programme

Lead Facilitator 

WEST COAST DISABILTY RESOURCE SERVICE

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Emma Wieblitz

WCDRS Information Consultant-Hokitika

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Holly Thorpe

WCDRS Information Consultant-Hokitika

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Cilla Raruve 

WCDRS Information Consultant-Westport

BOARD MEMBERS

Patricia Roney 

Cody Peneamene

Leann

Board Chair 

Board Member 

Board Member 

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Patricia Roney 

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Patricia Roney 

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Opening Hours and Contact Information 

WestREAP  Hokitika

Address:  72 Tudor Street, Hokitika 7810

Phone: 03 755 8700

Email: reception@westreap.org.nz

Open: Mon  9 am - 4.30 pm

               Tues  9 am - 4.30 pm

               Wed  9 am - 4.30 pm

               Thur  9 am - 4.30 pm

               Fri       9 am - 3 pm

WestREAP Blaketown

Address: 19 Reid Street, Blaketown

Phone: 03 768 5524

Email: reception@westreap.org.nz

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19 Reid Street, Blaketown.
Opening hours:

9am-4.30pm,Tuesday to Friday

(OVC until 4pm). 

AA phone: 0800 822 422

Updated July 2025

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